Earthquakes result from _______________________
A)surges of magma from the earth's core
B)global climate change
C)release of gases from the underlying mantle
D)separation of layers within sedimentary rock
E)energy released from movement at plate boundaries and faults

Question

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Earthquakes result from the release of energy from movement at plate boundaries and faults. This movement can be caused by tectonic plates shifting or by faults slipping, resulting in sudden and sometimes violent shaking of the ground.

Earthquakes Result from _______________________